Drake's Island

Devon, England

Drake's Island is a small island located in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a surface of 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) and contains military barracks and buildings from the Napoleonic era. Formerly known as...

Drake's Island has a Moderate difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

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Devon, England
Latitude: 50.3552, Longitude: -4.153445

Activities

Walking
Hiking
Birdwatching

About Drake's Island

Drake's Island is a small island located in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a surface of 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) and contains military barracks and buildings from the Napoleonic era. Formerly known as St. Nicholas’s Island, it has been continuously fortified since the construction of a small fort during the 16th century. The island is a roosting and breeding site for little egrets. It is not opened to visitors and has no inhabitants.

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